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> "I was there at the start but I still don’t really get why…” Where do you get that? I understand the reasoning entirely. I disagree that it is important or
by nl 5y ago
> "I was there at the start but I still don’t really get why…”
Where do you get that?
I understand the reasoning entirely. I disagree that it is important or that the security trade off is appropriate for almost anyone.
- randomhodler84 5y agoIt’s the entire point. This is basically the entire purpose and meaning behind satoshis invention. It’s the first sentence on the first page of the white paper: “A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution“ Nah, who needs it???
- nl 5y agoI am aware of what Bitcoin is. I'm saying (again!) that I don't think the trade-offs involved with self-custody are worth it. So far all you've done is (a) attacked me personally, and (b) made some kind of circular argument that either I don't understand what Bitcoin is or restated your argument that it is important. Ok, I get you think that. Just saying the same thing over and over again isn't actually a convincing argument. I don't think that trade off is worthwhile because the risks associated with it outweigh the risk associated with it for almost anyone.